Beulah Park

Zion, IL

5 Miles

Single Track

All Levels

Trail Overview

Trail Length

5 miles of singletrack

Difficulty Range

Beginner to Intermediate

Hours

Sunrise to Sunset

Land Manager

Zion Park District

About Beulah Park

At about a half mile by a quarter mile in size, Beulah Park in Zion, Illinois would seem like a typical city park. But hidden within the woods is a web of trails running through the ravine (Kellogg Ravine) along a small creek (Kellogg Creek). This compact area packs in approximately 5 miles of winding singletrack that takes advantage of the natural terrain features.

For decades these trails have been adopted and in some cases created by local mountain bikers and BMXers drawn to this park by the unique terrain of the ravine. The rolling hills, creek crossings, and tight turns through the woods provide a fun, technical riding experience in a surprisingly small footprint. The trails wind through dense forest, offering shade in summer and beautiful scenery year-round.

In 2013, the mountain bike trails in Beulah Park became “official” and are now managed by CAMBr. This partnership with the Zion Park District has allowed for improved trail maintenance, sustainable development, and better integration with other park users. The trails offer something for riders of all abilities, from beginners learning basic singletrack skills to experienced riders looking for a quick, technical ride.

Trail Zones

Main Loop

The primary trail system winds through Kellogg Ravine

• Flowing singletrack with natural features
• Creek crossings and ravine terrain
• Good for building technical skills

Advanced Sections

More technical lines with steeper terrain and obstacles

• Tighter turns and more elevation change
• Root sections and rocky areas
• Optional technical features

CAMBr's Role at Beulah

Since 2013, CAMBr has been the official steward of the mountain bike trails at Beulah Park, working in partnership with the Zion Park District. This collaboration has transformed informal trails into a well-maintained, sustainable trail system that serves the local mountain biking community while respecting the park’s natural environment.

During the peak riding season, CAMBr organizes workdays on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings to maintain and improve the trail system. As daylight fades in fall and winter, workdays are typically scheduled only on Saturday mornings. These regular maintenance sessions ensure the trails remain in excellent condition and continue to evolve to meet riders’ needs. Anyone is welcome to help build and maintain the trails – no experience necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn.

Why Volunteer?

Meet Fellow Riders

Connect with the local mountain biking community and make lasting friendships

Give Back

Make a lasting impact on the trails you love to ride

Learn New Skills

Gain trail building knowledge and sustainable construction techniques

Local Amenities

Bike Shops

Zion Cyclery

Dining

Various restaurants available in downtown Zion

Park Amenities

Picnic shelters
Picnic tables
Restrooms

Recommended Trailhead

Beulah Park Main Entrance
19th St, Zion, IL 60099
Parking available on-site

Important Trail Etiquette

•Multi-user system: Yield to hikers and other trail users – this park serves the entire community.
•Trail conditions: Avoid riding when trails are wet to prevent erosion and damage to the ravine ecosystem.
•Stay on trail: The ravine ecosystem is fragile – stay on designated trails to protect it.
•Control your speed: Be prepared for other trail users around blind corners.
•Safety first: Pack out all trash, respect the natural environment, and ALWAYS wear a helmet.

Beulah Park Photos

Ready to Hit the Trails?

Your CAMBr membership directly supports maintenance and development at Andres Bike Park and all our facilities. Join us to help keep this important skills development resource available to the community.

CAMBr Current
Trail Conditions

Natural surface trails and bike parks can be easily damaged when they’re soft, wet and/or muddy.  All trail users should stay off the singletrack trails and jump lines unless they’re dry, or frozen solid.  CAMBr volunteers put in many thousands of hours each year maintaining and constructing trails, and we closely monitor their condition.  

CAMBr uses the Trailbot smartphone app to publish trail conditions updates.  Trailbot is a completely free, ad-free, easy-to-use trail conditions app for iOS and Android  – so you’ll know what to expect before you go, and can make informed decisions when conditions aren’t favorable for hitting the singletrack.  

Visit Trailbot.com to download the app, or find it in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Within the app you’ll find not only current trail conditions updates for all your favorite CAMBr trails, but also weather information, trail descriptions, maps, and other useful links. Trailbot updates are also pushed to our website for easy access.

Please respect the trails, and all the work that goes into them, by staying off when they’re soft.

ABOVE ALL – IF YOU’RE LEAVING AN IMPRINT, IT’S TIME TO LEAVE

WHAT ARE FREEZE/THAW RULES?

There’s a season in the Chicago area, typically between mid-November and the end of March, when temperatures will drop below freezing at night and then warm up above freezing during the day. What this means for the trails is when actually frozen they are hard and good to ride. But when the temps go up and the moisture in the ground thaws, the dirt becomes very soft and muddy. This is because the water in the soil expands when frozen and it looses the tightly packed soil. The result is the trails can become very soft and muddy even if there hasn’t been much rain or snow fall.

So, to protect the trails from damage, only ride when the ground is frozen hard, and get off once the ground begins to warm up. South facing trails will usually soften up first, and if the sun it out and the temps get into the 30’s, you’ll probably need to be done by 10AM.

Remember, if you’re tires are leaving an imprint, it’s too soft to ride. 

Fat Bike Tire Pressure